India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on 5th of March revealed how he left his “well-paying corporate job” to join Politics. He recalls that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to join the government. “Personally it was a surprise, I never even thought about it, but, one of the reasons I never thought about it was that nobody in my family even remotely thought about it,” said EAM Jaishankar while interacting with Indian community in Seoul. He added that nobody in the family remotely even thpought of Politics and they are still wondering what he is doing. Watch video to know more what he said.
06 March,2024 11:02 AM IST
A Pakistan-bound ship coming from China was stopped at Mumbai by the Indian security agencies on March 02. The Karachi-bound ship was intercepted at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The vessel was suspected of carrying a consignment that could be used for Pakistan’s nuclear missile programmes. The ship was thoroughly examined by a team of Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The components in the cargo ship were primarily suspected of being used in Pak’s nuclear initiatives, specifically, in manufacturing some critical components for missile development. However, the DRDO is yet to submit its final report on the vessel stopped at the port.
03 March,2024 03:23 PM IST
S Jaishankar on 23rd February spoke in the Russia-India ties in Raisina Dialogue 2024. He said that countries in Asia, including China, should engage more with Russia. He asserted Russia growing trade influence in Asia and explained why there is a sense in giving multiple options to Russia.
23 February,2024 02:14 PM IST
Prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny died in a prison on Feb 16. The 47-year-old Russian Opposition leader was serving a three-decade jail term was found dead at the Artic jail. As per the Russian Prison service, Navalny died after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony. The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk. Raising suspicion over Navalny’s death news, his wife Yulia Navalnaya said that it is difficult for her to believe the reports as ‘Putin and his govt lie incessantly’. Navalny’s death news comes as President Putin prepares for Russian Presidential Elections aiming to extend his rule till 2030. Earlier in 2020, Navalny was poisoned during a flight to Moscow in 2020 and was rushed to Germany for urgent treatment. Navalny returned to Russia in 2021 and got arrested over fraud and extremism charges and was sentenced to 9 years in jail. Alexei Navalny, serving death sentence on multiple corruption charges was seen as the leading opposition figure against President Putin. Navalny rose to prominence more than a decade ago by speaking publicly against corruption in Russia and used to organise major anti-Kremlin protests.
17 February,2024 11:28 AM IST
Days after Russian Prez Vladimir Putin on Dec 27, invited his “Dear Friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia, PM Modi on January 15 dialed Putin for a “useful exchange of views on various regional and global issues.” Talking to ‘X’, PM Modi shared about the Modi-Putin conversation. PM Modi and Prez Putin agreed to develop a roadmap to strengthen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes for Russia’s Presidency of BRICS in 2024 and assured of India’s full support. Further, the two leaders agreed to remain in touch. Notably, EAM Dr S Jaishankar visited Russia from Dec 25-29 as part of ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides. On December 27, President Putin invited PM Modi to visit Russia addressing him as a “dear friend”. Notably, since the signing of the “Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership” in October 2000. India-Russia ties have acquired qualitatively new character with enhanced levels of cooperation in almost all areas of the bilateral relationship.
16 January,2024 12:17 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on December 27. Both leaders held bilateral talks during which Russian Prez Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a ‘dear friend’ and invited him to Russia. Vladimir Putin said, “Despite all the turmoil happening worldwide, the relationship with our true friends in Asia-India has been progressing incrementally. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, many times I advised him of how things have been going there and I know that he is willing to do his utmost...We will be glad to see our dear friend, Prime Minister Modi paying a visit to Russia...Please tell him that we expect him here. I know that India, next year will have a busy political schedule (general elections). We wish our friends success in that.”Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and held discussions on a wide range of global issues Indo-Pacific, Ukraine conflict as well as Gaza. Notably, Jaishankar is on a four-day visit to Russia from December 25-29.
28 December,2023 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai
From his ‘charismatic’ personality to his bold statements, EAM Jaishankar often rules the internet. This time EAM Jaishankar broke the internet with his latest post on platform X during Jaishankar’s Russia visit. He shared two images, one of an entry pass from 1962 and another picture of 2023 at the Red Square. EAM Jaishankar shared a nostalgic moment from the past and captioned the post, “How it started”, “How it is going”. The entry pass was from 1962 which invited him to a commemoration ceremony of the first Russian cosmonauts in space. Notably, Jaishankar's first posting as an IFS officer was at the Indian Embassy in Moscow in 1978. EAM Jaishankar is on a four-day visit to Russia from Dec 25 to Dec 29 where he is scheduled to meet his Russian Counterpart.
26 December,2023 05:30 PM IST
On December 8, 2023, Russian Prez Vladimir Putin confirmed that he will be running for the presidential polls for a fifth term. Vladimir Putin's current presidential term expires on May 7 of next year and the next presidential election is slated for March 17, 2024. Putin served as the Russian President from 2000 to 2008 and has been holding the post since 2012 in two successive terms. Putin also served as the Russian Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012. A constitutional amendment in 2021 allows Putin to run for two more six-year terms and possibly stay in power till 2036, which will make him the longest-serving Russian leader surpassing Joseph Stalin. Watch the full video for more information.
09 December,2023 11:42 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 07 once again heaped praise on Prime Minister Modi. He stated that PM Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to make decisions that are contrary to Indian interests. President Putin also lauded PM Modi’s tough posturing and stance for defending the country’s national interest. He sings praises for PM Modi while addressing the 14th VTB Investment Forum ‘Russia Calling’. “India-Russia relations have been developing progressively in all directions” Putin highlighted both countries' strong bond. Earlier in the month, EAM Jaishanakar hailed India-Russia ties and said, Russia has saved India many times. Earlier in November, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cited the statement of EAM S Jaishanakar. He quoted Jaishankar’s remarks that the “world is much more than Europe” and the “world is much more than the West”
08 December,2023 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 06 arrived in Abu Dhabi for his first visit. With jets flying past, camel cavalry and gun salutes, the Russian Prez was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival. Notably, this is Putin’s first trip to the Middle East region since the Ukraine War began in Feb 2022. Moreover, Putin was escorted by elite Russian flankers Su-35s for a rare trip abroad after Ukraine war. Putin also held bilateral talks with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Thereafter, the Kremlin Chief left for Saudi Arabia to meet Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During his Saudi, Putin will discuss oil, Gaza and Ukraine with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince.
07 December,2023 10:51 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
